Frostburg State University — College Profile

About

Located in the scenic mountain town of Frostburg, MD, Frostburg State University is best known for delivering an affordable, high-quality public education with standout programs in teacher education, AACSB-accredited business, nursing, and wildlife and environmental sciences. The university offers a vibrant, close-knit campus culture where students enjoy a rich residential experience, active participation in NCAA Division II athletics, and abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in the surrounding Appalachian region. Distinctly, it is the only four-year public institution in western Maryland, setting itself apart with a deep institutional commitment to sustainability and unique specialized majors, such as its rare program in ethnobotany.

Wikipedia:Frostburg State University (FSU) is a public university in Frostburg, Maryland. The university is the only four-year institution of the University System of Maryland west of the Baltimore-Washington passageway in the state's Appalachian Highlands. Founded in 1898 by Maryland State Senator, John Leake, Frostburg was selected because the site offered the best suitable location without a cost to the state. Today, the institution is a largely residential university.

Location

Frostburg, MD, 21532-1099 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

PIT · Pittsburgh

90 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$27,056

Out-of-state COA

$42,650

Avg net price

$16,715

Room & board

$12,932

In-state tuition

$10,220

Out-of-state tuition

$25,814

Books & supplies

$1,500/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$12,129

$30–48k

$12,240

$48–75k

$15,709

$75–110k

$19,727

$110k+

$23,297

Admissions

Admit rate

89%

Test policy

Test optional

ACT midpoint

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

51%

4-yr on-time completion

33%

1st-yr retention

69%

Transfer-out rate

14%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

49%

Transferred

37%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

13%

Median earnings (6yr)

$43,638

Median earnings (10yr)

$55,493

Median debt

$21,105

Monthly loan payment

$224

Debt range (25th–75th)

$6,500–$25,485

Debt (90th percentile)

$31,613

Student Body

Men 46%Women 54%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

32%

First-generation

36%

Median family income

$49,589

Independent students

19%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

19%

Race & ethnicity

White

57%

Hispanic

Black

23%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$43,638

10 years after entry

$55,493

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing107

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities67

Business Administration, Management and Operations67

Psychology, General64

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs33

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30

Criminal Justice and Corrections30

Engineering, General28

Zoology/Animal Biology27

Communication and Media Studies23

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management21

Computer and Information Sciences, General18

Accounting and Related Services16

Computer Science15

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management14

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Institutional

Endowment

$50M

Classification

Master's (Large)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

71%

Avg faculty salary

$9,386/mo

Instructional spend/student

$12,116